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PSU coach draws ire of protesters

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:50 a.m.

Almost 30 members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Student Support Services made a self-titled "showing of support" Thursday night at Assembly Hall in protest of Penn State coach Rene Portland.

NCAA changes replay rules, hopes to shorten games

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:37 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The NCAA will give college football coaches at least one replay challenge per game next season and require conferences to use a universal review format if Thursday's recommended changes by the rules committee are approved in March.

Hoosiers head down to Arkansas

By Rick Harker · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:35 a.m.

After a more than friendly home stretch and a strong start to the season, the IU women's track team is set to compete in a daunting meet this weekend that should measure its true progress.

Hoosiers head to Tyson Invitational

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:34 a.m.

The IU men's track and field team looks to extend its success this weekend at the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark. After five consecutive home meets, the team takes to the road for the first time this year to battle some of the nation's top programs.

IU faces big weekend against tested teams

By Evan Harris · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:33 a.m.

The No. 60 IU men's tennis team enters hostile territory this weekend with its perfect spring season on the line. At 4-0, the Hoosiers face No. 32 Louisville and No. 39 Middle Tennessee State in matches that could test how good IU really is.

IU looking to snap losing streak against Penn St.

By John Wustrow · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:29 a.m.

When IU steps on the mat Friday for senior night to face No. 8 Penn State, the No. 16 Hoosiers will also be up against history. The Hoosiers have never beaten Penn State. The two schools have faced each other seven times in dual meets, with Penn State's 20-19 win in 1999 the closest the Hoosiers have ever come to topping the Nittany Lions.

IU rebounds with win versus PSU

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:26 a.m.

The Hoosiers did not let some early difficulties get in the way of their seventh Big Ten win last night, picking up a 58-43 victory against Penn State. Both teams struggled in the first half offensively, but a late Hoosier run powered by senior forward Brigett Branson gave IU a six-point cushion going into the break. Branson came into the game averaging two points per game, but finished the night with eight points, four rebounds and three assists.

8 Olympians suspended after failing drug tests

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:21 a.m.

TURIN, Italy -- Eight cross-country skiers competing in the Olympics, including two Americans, were suspended for five days after they were found to have excessive hemoglobin levels, the International Ski Federation announced Thursday.

Hoosiers get shot at Big Ten leader Iowa

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:20 a.m.

IU has seen first-hand evidence of what can happen when a Big Ten team plays with its back to the wall.

Colts already looking to next season

By Alyson Brodsy and John Nadel · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 2:14 a.m.

KAPOLEI, Hawaii -- Peyton Manning is still answering questions about his perceived inability to win the big one. Edgerrin James is talking about the possibility of playing elsewhere. And several of their teammates in Hawaii for Sunday's Pro Bowl say they can't wait until next year, an often-used refrain with this bunch. The Colts were the NFL's glamour team for most of the 2005 season. That is, until their first playoff game, that is -- a 21-18 loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion Steelers.

Hoosiers prepare for Penn State

By Steve Brennan · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 2:13 a.m.

On New Year's Day the IU women's basketball team (12-10, 6-5) snapped Penn State's 26-game home conference winning streak. Thursday night, the Lady Lions will be on the hunt for revenge to restore their pride. IU head coach Sharon Versyp expects Penn State to be looking for payback in Assembly Hall.

My wasted night - No answers from me

By Ryan Phillips · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 2:12 a.m.

For this column I'm going to do things a little differently. Rather than rehash the same problems the Hoosiers have had during their recent slide, I'm just going to put my thoughts directly into print. I saw this as a way for the avid readers out there to get inside the head of their favorite columnist and see what goes though my mind during a game.

Davis wastes no time in motivating team for Iowa

By Brian Janosch · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 2:12 a.m.

MADISON, Wisc. -- Forget Vegas. What happens in the IU locker room stays in the IU locker room. For more than half an hour IU coach Mike Davis kept his team in the Kohl Center locker room after a 72-54 loss to Wisconsin -- its second worst of the season. As has been the case all season, what was said after the game wasn't shared outside closed doors.

'Wild Night' for Hoosiers ends in loss

By Andy Romey · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 2:11 a.m.

MADISON, Wisc. -- John Mellencamp's "Wild Night" rang out over the loud speakers of the Kohl Center during a second half timeout. But there were no Hoosiers wild about Wednesday night's meeting between Wisconsin and IU. The No. 21 Hoosiers (13-7, 5-4) fell to the Badgers 72-54 and had one of their worst shooting performances of the season.

Crosse Training

By Michelle Manchir · Wednesday, Feb. 8,2006 12:26 a.m.

About four nights a week, senior Steve Brown is awake well past midnight. He's not cramming for the next day's test, though.

Hoosiers take 2 games from Wolverines

By Josh Sacks · Wednesday, Feb. 8,2006 12:07 a.m.

For the past two weekends the IU Hockey team has struggled to finish off teams, blowing leads in two contests. This weekend proved to be a different story for the Hoosiers. The resurgent bunch never looked back against Michigan, sweeping the Wolverines 5-1 and 4-1 in Bloomington.

NFL defends Super Bowl officiating

By Alyson Brodsy and Dave Goldberg · Wednesday, Feb. 8,2006 12:05 a.m.

Two days later, the NFL defended the officiating in the Super Bowl, and Joe Montana defended himself. After the Steelers beat the Seahawks 21-10 in the NFL title game, the league said Tuesday that no mistakes were made by the game officials, although Seattle coach Mike Holmgren might disagree.

Hoosiers look for turning point

Wednesday, Feb. 8,2006 12:01 a.m.

Pardon the Hoosiers for being a little short on commentary after Tuesday's practice. They've got bigger things to worry about than interviews.

artist VS. athlete

By Matt Mattucci · Tuesday, Feb. 7,2006 2:05 p.m.

Before the Hoosiers' starting lineup is announced, amid a slowly filling Assembly Hall crowd, even before public address announcer Chuck Crabb's voice can greet spectators, a different sound takes control. "Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time to ball now," the voice says. "You're in the Hall now." Finally, as the men's basketball team charges onto Branch McCracken Court, the voice leaves one more reminder -- "Get in the Game."

Randle El in spotlight again

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Feb. 7,2006 1:16 a.m.

• On Sunday night, Pittsburgh's Antwaan Randle El became the first receiver to throw a touchdown pass in a Super Bowl game. • But it wasn't too long ago that he was throwing into the end zone for a Chicago area high school. • In the mid '90s, Randle El attended Thornton Township High School in Harvey, Ill.

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